Funding roads, tackling deficit, protecting immigrants top 2026 legislative priorities
Lawmakers will consider more than 250 bills in a five-week session meant to balance the state’s budget and tackle urgent issues.
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Keizer to survey residents about life in the community
The survey, which will go to 3,000 homes and be available online, is intended to help inform the city's strategic planning.
‘MOMENTS OF CONNECTION’:Keizer teacher noted for passion for students, learning
A Keizer Elementary School teacher earned the chamber's Service to Education award.
Keizer Library expands reach with home delivery program
The Keizer Community Library is beginning a program allowing residents to have items delivered to their home.
Keizer leaders eye property tax hike to fund police staffing
Keizer city officials are considering asking voters to approve a five-year property tax increase to keep the Keizer Police Department fully staffed. If the City Council agrees, the measure could go on the November 2026 ballot and would raise more than $4 million a year for police operations. For the average Keizer home, the city’s share of property taxes would increase by about $30 a month.
Lady bowlers from McNary advance to state competition in Hillsboro
SPORTS: Led by Allie Eubank, the girls bowling team from McNary earned a berth at the state championships in February.
Merkley town hall highlights frustrations with ICE, Trump administration
Residents flock to meeting, sharing anger over federal policies as the Oregon senator pledged he would continue pushing for reforms.
Volunteering is a family tradition for Keizer’s new First Citizen
Longtime Keizer resident Joe Van Meter recalls growing up in a family that was very involved in its community and church. Van Meter, who was raised in Salem, said his parents participated in parent teacher organizations and his father served as president of the Christ…
The latest: McNARY SPORTS SCORES AND SCHEDULES
Get the latest scores and the schedule for competition for McNary's winter sports teams - basketball, wrestling and swimming.